Positioned in Yamaha's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) with a 12.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the YZF-R1 measures 205.9 kg (454 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 833 mm (32.8 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18.16-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 26 indexed model years from 1999 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
833 mm (32.8 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression12.7:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake24.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir
Rear Travel51 mm (2.0 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.205.9 kg (454.0 pounds)
Seat Height833 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall Length2060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall Width714 mm (28.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRaven/Candy Red, Pearl White/Rapid Red, Cadmium Yellow, Team Yamaha Blue/White
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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